July 6, 2020 Kibali’s $500 million cleared to leave Congo soon Barrick has been in discussions with the government over how to get the money out of the country for months.
July 6, 2020 Arctic diesel spill caused $2 billion damage, Russia says The vast majority of the damage was to waterways that are linked to the Kara Sea.
July 6, 2020 Chinese miners’ deal frenzy seen stalling on regulatory hurdles Growing scrutiny by Australia and Canada may cut short wave of acquisitions led by China’s state miners.
July 6, 2020 Prospect Resources picks advisor for sale of Zimbabwe mine Company picked Renaissance Securities as advisor for the possible sale of shares in Arcadia lithium mine to Uranium One.
July 5, 2020 Codelco to suspend El Teniente mine expansion, cites pandemic Unions say at least 2,300 of Codelco's workers have been infected with the virus since mid-March.
July 5, 2020 Congo mines minister to meet with firms on confinement moratorium Civil society groups last month demanded an end to mandatory mine-site confinement policies put in place by copper and cobalt mining companies to avoid coronavirus outbreaks.
July 3, 2020 Chaos in gold markets ripples to other precious metals Silver and platinum futures have traded at elevated levels relative to spot metals since early April.
July 3, 2020 Unions at Chuquicamata mine approve new coronavirus measures Unions had voted to implement a seven-day on, seven-day off shift schedule.
July 3, 2020 Chile copper production at risk as coronavirus bites Measures such as trimming staff and tightening safety measures are now catching up with Chile's miners.
July 3, 2020 Former child miner wins Diana award for setting up school in India Neeraj Murmu was among 23 young Indians recognized in this week's Diana Awards for their service to communities.
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